NERC Reports 4,089MW Average Power Generation in September

In September 2026, Nigeria's grid-connected generation companies (GenCos) generated an average of 4,089 megawatts (MW), which is 81% of the available capacity of 5,038MW, as reported by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). This resulted in a generation gap of approximately 949MW.

Compared to August, the average available capacity increased by 5.89%, while the average hourly generation decreased by 0.30%. The average load factor fell by 5.04%.

Kainji_1 had the highest load factor at 98%, generating 341MW from 347MW available. Other notable producers included Egbin_1 and Afam_2, each at 94%, and Ihovbor_2 at 91%.

The report indicated that Alaoji_1, Ibom Power_1, and Rivers_1 recorded zero capacity and generation. NERC also noted that the grid operated outside prescribed quality limits, with average lower frequency at 49.43Hz and average upper frequency at 50.69Hz.